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"Hindustan Hamara: Tales from a Turbulent Time" is an iconic anthology of short stories penned by the legendary Balwant Singh-a literary maestro who has left an indelible mark on the landscape of Urdu fiction. First published in the epoch-making year of 1947, this collection serves as a mirror to the soul of a nation, capturing the culture, romance and deep emotions in prose that's as poignant as it is powerful. Unfurling through the eyes of one of Urdu literature's most revered figures, the stories within are far more than mere words; they are fragments of pieces of the human spirit, sewn together with an intensity that will leave you spellbound. Dive into this captivating collection and find yourself transported to the very heart of a time and place that will etch a mark in your heart. As you navigate through Balwant Singh's multidimensional narratives-each a universe unto itself-you'll be forced to confront the complexities of identity, the agonies of love, and the enduring power of storytelling. Discover why "Hindustan Hamara" has stood the test of time as a masterclass in Urdu fiction. Are you ready to be swept away?
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Balwant Singh (Born: June 1921 - May 27, 1986) was a famous Urdu and Hindi dramatist, novelist and fiction writer and journalist of the 20th century who wrote legendary collections like Jaga, Pehla Pathar, Tarupod, Hindustan Hamara and Kale Kos, He created timeless novels like Raat, Chor Aur Chand, Chak Piran Ka Jasa and played an important role in giving global recognition to Urdu fiction with his creativity.Balwant Singh was born in 1921 in a Sikh family in the village of Chak Bahlul in Gujranwala, Punjab, British India. Father's name was Sardar Labh Singh who was a teacher in a military school. Balwant Singh had to leave Punjab at a young age due to his father's transfer to Dehradun. He had his early education at Cambridge School, Dehradun. He passed High School from Mission School Dehradun, BA from Poing Christian College Allahabad University. In Allahabad he opened a residential hotel named Imperial Hotel but in 1964 he closed the hotel and came to Delhi and joined the journal "Aaj Kal".Balwant Singh's first fiction was published in "Saza Saqi". Then he wrote a number of fictions, some of which became very popular because of their detailed study of the economy and society of the Punjab villages and especially the Jat Sikhs. The greatest merit of Balwant Singh's fiction is his keen observation of the villages and environment of Punjab and creation of some sensational characters. His overall attitude towards life is somewhat satirical and somewhat romantic which has been successfully reflected in some of his stories.
